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Hello, It's been a few years since i used an incubator as i usually have a broody hen or two. I am using a Brinsea mini eco with which you manually turn the eggs 2- 3 times a day. Previously I used an incubator which had a program so it turned the eggs and also cooled for an hour a day. I don't...

Hello, I have a little problem and was hoping for any ideas. Last year a Silkie hen I bought turned out to be a cockerel. My kids 8 and 6 years have become pretty fond of him. It's not the first time it's happened and my breeder is always happy to take cockerels, the problem is the idea of...

Hello, I've been painting my chickens and wanted to share with you all. The Silkie Cockerel isn't finished yet, I'm waiting for his fluffy butt to dry so I can add the final detail, but you get the general idea. As fellow chicken lovers, I would value your feedback. These are my Maran girls...

Hello, Please could I ask your advice? I have 2 eggs on day 22. They were the only ones of 6 shipped eggs that made it to lock down. There has been no movement, peeping or pipping. I have been nervous about them as they both have very Saddled air sacs. I finally gave in and candled them this...

Hello everybody, I'm a new member although I don't know what took me so long as I have been quietly visiting this sight for 2 years and learning so so much in the process. Thank for all of the very informative posts and I look forward to hearingmore about your chicken adventures. Best wishes...

Hello everyone, I have been riffling through the pages of this forum for over 2 years now since I got my first backyard chickens. I am a complete chicken addict! I have previously hatched only 2 batches of eggs both successful. But it has been a while since I got my little incubator out and...